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Alex Salmond praises social housing — while construction falters
ALEX SALMOND caused a stir yesterday after saying that social housing was good for our society while his government’s new home construction dropped to a five-year low.
The SNP first minister sang the sector’s praises before a public forum in Selkirk, telling residents that his cabinet had spent more than £1 billion on the project since 2011.
“Rental costs are lower in Scotland because there’s a better supply of housing. It’s an investment which is good for our economy and good for our society.
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